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Oh wow, what an amazing give-a-way! *fingers crossed*!
Really hope I win one of these watches!
I would love to have this on my arm while I attempt to run.
In for the win!
WOW, the chances are really slim for this one; but what the heck!
I’d love to have this!
Pick me pick me!
Me likey! A lot!
Sarah
i would LOVE to win this. i’ve wanted a gps watch for a looooong time!
That would be sweet.
thank you!
Sweet!
So Cool!
I would love the 910
I’m in, since I currently have a 305.
Oooo, pick me, pick me. Here’s hoping the random number generator lands on this girl!
Wow, this one is getting lots of comments! Would love a new 910xt!
yes !! would make a great late Fathers Day gift :)
Yes please!
Yes please!
Let it be me for one of these!
-Guillermo
Yes Please!
Thanks for the reviews, I’d love to win!
Would love it.
Hello.
I need one BAD!
I’ve had my eye on the 910XT for a while. Please pick me :-)
910 reasons to want this watch.
Yes, please!
I would love this! It would help me train for my 1/2 marathon! :)
Gotta have it!
I would love it.
Nice one :)
Hello!;))
Whooot! Nice Watch!
Love to have one of these!!
Would love to get it.
Swim features! Good luck to me …
Count me in please!
Oh this would definitely be a “happy beginner running” gift! I have been wanting one for awhile now and especially since I started running again! Best of luck to everyone!! :)
Amazing giveaways you’re doing today :)
I’ll take it!
I would love it! Save some money with a baby on the way!!!
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<3 Garmin!
I could use one please!
I’m in!
Gimme That Please
one more
Yes – I would love this! Save some money! :)
I have been wanting one of these for some time now! Would be awesome if I could win one!
Please never had one
cool!
Would love this watch! Enjoy the blog.
Yes please!!!!!!
Pick me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes Sir!
Nice
Hey-yo
*fingers crossed
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Yep
count me in!
You are blocked at work and i’m trying to do this on my phone, so sorry if I actually have a double entry, but I don’t think my last comment went through.
-Guillermo
I’d love to win!
I want this!
WANT WANT WANT!
Yep
Thanks DC!
This would be great!
yes – Would love it! Pick me please!
I have been wanting one of the for some time now! Would be awesome if I could win one!!
wow this has to be the big giveaway!
Pick me.
That’s what I’m talking ’bout. Thanks Ray!
Thanks DC
Count me in please!
Holy crud I want this! :p
Pick me! Connie Explain’s it All
I have been wanting one of these for some time now, it would be great if I could win one!
Thanks!
You can never have too many of these!
Ohhhhhhh!!!!!! Okay…I feel the powers of random number generator calling my name on this…
Hmm. I am feeling lucky today. I hope you ship to APO.
Thank you for doing this – I want one,
Come on lucky 7!!!
Holy crud I want this! :p
Well here goes nothing…
Awesome :) Would love to win this
Yes please!
I would love this!!!
WANT!!!
This cant get any better than that! Thanks Ray!
wow, awesome giveaway!
ZOMG!!!
So cool.
Oh please let me replace my 305 with this!
Have you tested it in the beer?
tomato
I’m in!!
BIG money, BIG MONEY!!
this would be great